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An algorithm approach to maximal monotone operators and pseudo-contractions
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International Scientific Research Publications
, 2016 , Article)
The purpose of this article is to find the minimum norm solution of maximal monotone operators and strict pseudo-contractions in Hilbert spaces. A parallel algorithm is constructed. Some analysis techniques are used to ...
Solar Thermochemical Hydrogen Production via Terbium Oxide Based Redox Reactions
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Hindawi Limited
, 2016 , Article)
The computational thermodynamic modeling of the terbium oxide based two-step solar thermochemical water splitting (Tb-WS) cycle is reported. The 1st step of the Tb-WS cycle involves thermal reduction of TbO2 into Tb and ...
Pulse width modulation technique for a three-to-five phase matrix converter with reduced commutations
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Institution of Engineering and Technology
, 2016 , Article)
Variable-speed multiphase drive systems have become an increasingly important topics compared with conventional three-phase one due to their distinct advantages. This study presents a new pulse width modulation (PWM) ...
Multiobjective optimization model for scheduling of construction projects under extreme weather
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2016 , Article)
Extreme weather significantly impacts construction schedules and costs and can be a source of schedule delays and budget overruns. A multi-objective optimization model, presented herein for the scheduling of construction ...
E-voting adoption in a developing country
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Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
, 2016 , Article)
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present factors that affect e-voting adoption in the Middle East and, in particular, Jordan. Changing the election voting method for the people in Jordan from traditional voting to ...
Heuristic and Exact Algorithms for the Two-Machine Just in Time Job Shop Scheduling Problem
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Hindawi Limited
, 2016 , Article)
The problem addressed in this paper is the two-machine job shop scheduling problem when the objective is to minimize the total earliness and tardiness from a common due date (CDD) for a set of jobs when their weights equal ...
Class-time utilization in business schools in Tunisia
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2016 , Article)
Tunisian Universities, like many other universities in the developing countries, do not adopt any textbooks and rather rely on classrooms as the main learning resource for the students. This study is concerned with observing ...
Relay-Assisted Primary and Secondary Transmissions in Cognitive Radio Networks
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
, 2016 , Article)
We assume a set of cognitive relay nodes that assists both primary and secondary transmissions in a time-slotted cognitive radio networks. To regulate the channel access of the various nodes in the network, we propose an ...
Remote analysis of soil macronutrients using optical sensor for precision agriculture
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Chaoyang University of Technology
, 2016 , Article)
Continuous cropping without adequate measurement and provisioning of soil nutrient may endanger the sustainability of agriculture. Soil nutrient measurement is greatly required for proper plant growth and effective ...
IRAN 2016: FROM THE SAUDI EMBASSY ATTACK TO THE DEMISE OF RAFSANJANI
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Asia Maior
, 2016 , Article)
The year 2016 was an internal and external test for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. The February legislative elections represented strong support for his administration and the nuclear accord with the P5+1 group of ...